Monday, March 26, 2012

Brazilian Cheese Rolls - Secret Recipe Club

Good Morning! I am so excited to be involved in another month of The Secret Recipe Club! I couldn't believe my luck this month. I was assigned to Bewitching Kitchen! Her recipes looked amazing. I had about 6 different recipes picked out to try. I couldn't decide between something sweet or something savory... I just knew it had to be new and fun!

Then I found them. "Brazilian Pao de Queijo". Or, in other words, Brazilian Cheese Rolls. Now, there's a little back story to my excitement at finding this recipe. I've had these rolls from a Brazilian. They are amazing. I've seen a few different recipes for them. The one thing that held me back was finding Tapioca starch. I'm pretty busy, and I like the basics, so when I have to search around for a unique recipe, it usually doesn't happen. But, I looked for Tapioca starch everywhere I went for months. And, just so you know, I know you can get this easily at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, etc. I just don't go to those stores very often.

Then, the one time I wasn't looking for it... there it was. My kids laughed with me because I was so excited! So, now I have a box of Tapioca starch, and can make these DELIGHTFUL rolls over and over and over...

Now, these are not super cheesy, stringy rolls. They are little tiny bites of airy, cheesy goodness. Traditionally, per my Brazilian friend, you are supposed to smash the roll flat before you eat them! They are fantastic right out of the pan, and even amazing after they cool.

For topping: Optional, but recommended
Rosemary leaves, chopped (I used these on half of my rolls, and they ended up being my favorite)
Kosher salt (Sprinkle some on all of them. It adds a great counter taste to the cheese)

Mmmm, cheese and bread always = delicious. Can't wait to try! We just launched the all new seasonalpoluck.com and I'd love if you would check it out! April is peas month, so if you have any great pea recipes, join the fun and link up! We'd love to have you.

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